Wincanton Installs MeWa Processing Line for Electronics

Wincanton plc, based in Wiltshire, England, has installed an electronics processing line at its recycling facility in Billingham, England.

The company invested more than $7 million dollars, or ₤4 million, in the processing equipment, which was developed and made by Germany-based MeWa Recycling. The equipment is capable of processing a wide range of electrical items and includes a gross-cut grinder, which releases internal components without damage, according to a press release issued by Wincanton. The remaining materials, such as metals and plastics, are then granulated and separated into constituent streams for recycling.

The electronics processing plant will complement Wincanton’s existing fridge recycling capabilities and its national network to collect, sort and consolidate electronics covered under the European Unions Waste Electronic and Electrical Equipment Directive.

Gordon Scott, managing director, industrial, Wincanton, says, “This is a significant investment to facilitate the full spectrum of recycling and reprocessing services across the U.K. We have forged strategic partnerships to offer an all-encompassing solution for all aspects of the WEEE Directive, including refurbishment, sorting materials, recycling and waste management.”

Wincanton employs a staff of 27,000 across 360 locations. Its customers include automotive, retail, petrochemical and manufacturing companies.